Visiting Istanbul
Your Istanbul starts before you arrive.
Tell us when you're coming. Smileys members in Istanbul can reach out with local tips, coffee invitations, introductions and plans before you arrive.
Real people Local connections No awkward cold introductions
Meet a Local
Grab a coffee, drink or meal with someone already living in Istanbul.
Get Local Tips
Ask real people about neighborhoods, transport, restaurants and everyday life.
Make Connections
Start meeting people before your flight even lands.
Find Plans
Discover Smileys events and activities happening while you're here.
First time in Istanbul?
Start with these — everything else can wait.
Who's Coming to Istanbul?
Meet Smileys members arriving soon and help them feel at home.
No upcoming visitors yet
Be the first to post. Tell members when you're in town and they'll reach out.
Arriving soon? Read the Handbook.
Residence permits, banking, transport — written by members who lived it.
Know where you're staying?
Discover your neighborhood before you arrive.
Kadıköy
327 Smileys nearby
Artsy & vibrant
Explore Kadıköy →Şişli
115 Smileys nearby
Business & fashion
Explore Şişli →Beşiktaş
90 Smileys nearby
Lively & social
Explore Beşiktaş →Üsküdar
75 Smileys nearby
Traditional & scenic
Explore Üsküdar →What's happening while you're here
Coming up over the next 60 days — add your dates and we'll match them to your trip.
WED 2 SEPT
Let’s Get Social 🎧
Kadıköy
43 going
View event →WED 2 SEPT
Coworking Kadıköy
Kadıköy
4 going
View event →WED 2 SEPT
Yoga on the Rooftop
Taksim
1 going
View event →THU 3 SEPT
Coworking in Beyoglu
Beyoğlu
7 going
View event →FRI 4 SEPT
Blood on the Clocktower 🌙
Kadıköy
13 going
View event →FRI 4 SEPT
Thanks God Its Friday - Karaoke
Beyoğlu
10 going
View event →Already in Istanbul?
Someone is about to experience your city for the first time. Help make their arrival a little easier.
Invite someone for coffee
Share a local tip
Make an introduction
Don't just visit Istanbul.
Know someone here.
Tell the community you're coming and start making connections before you arrive.